Job Description We are looking for a Programme Manager to join the Research Programmes team responsible for the management of the NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR), Programme Development Grants (PDG), Mental Health Research Groups (MHRG) funding schemes, and the Blood and Transplant Research Units (BTRUs). Reporting to a Senior Programme Manager, the role will cover the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to the active monitoring of funded projects, and will require an ability to work collaboratively with other team members. The post provides the opportunity for exciting external liaison, with interfaces to UK government, academia, industry and the clinical community. Key responsibilities Supporting all aspects of research funding, including researching potential call themes, advising potential applicants, revising application forms and guidance documents, reviewing and short-listing of applications for funding, managing and attending the funding committee, etc. Undertaking due diligence of proposals based on critical assessment of healthcare-related projects, including reviewing the scientific, technical and clinical rationale of projects. In addition, with support from senior members of the team, evaluation of proposed intellectual property (IP) protection and freedom to operate positions and assessment of the proposed dissemination, adoption and/or commercialisation strategy Negotiating funding agreements for projects recommended for funding, including the negotiation of milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements to enable successful project progression Managing a portfolio of funded projects, including monitoring of scientific, clinical performance, reviewing IP and dissemination plans and managing contractual changes to ensure appropriate strategies are in place to achieve impact Liaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including attending, organising and leading meetings, representing the funder’s perspective at project meetings to facilitate successful project development, and promoting and representing funding programmes at external meetings Contributing to strategic programme initiatives Drafting, work instructions and template documents and issuing guidelines Assisting with the quality control of minutes, outcome letters and other external documentation Assisting in the preparation of regular and ad hoc programme reports, papers and minutes Identifying enhancements to working practices and defining, implementing and supporting the processes to deliver operational excellence Supporting responses to Parliamentary Questions or briefing requests from DHSC, often at very short notice Developing and maintaining excellent professional relationships with other GMG teams, applicants, award holders, colleagues within NIHR and at the DHSC, and act as a role model to colleagues at all levels. Provide support and ownership of key tasks relating to delivery of BTRUs and MHRG scheme establishment, commissioning and monitoring.